My research of techniques

Camera work

Camera moves:

Pan – a movement which scans a scene horizontally (left to right) often used to follow a moving object.

Tilt - a movement that scans a scene vertically (up and down)

Dolly – the camera is placed on a moving vehicle and moves alongside the action, generally following a moving figure or object.

Hand-held – the camera can be moved in and out of a scene with speed. Hand-held camera crate a gritty realism and they can make the audience feel as though they are part of a scene.

Zoom – a zoom lens contains a mechanism that changes the magnification of an image

Aerial – an exciting variation of a crane shot, usually taken from a helicopter. This is often used at the beginning of a film in order to establish setting and movement.

Camera shots:

Long shot – used to let viewers know who is involved in a scene and where they are located.

Medium long shot – a closer view of the character whilst still providing a view of the location.

Medium shot – shows facial expressions gestures and movements

Medium close up – shows details of people or objects and to eliminate all non-essential details.

Close up – facial expressions

Extreme close up – expressions, for example an eye

Two shot – two key characters are shown

High angle – looking down at the subject, can create the illusion that the subject is small, weak, threatened or lonely.

Low angle – below the subject, makes it appear stronger, more impressive or threatening.

Sound

Non-diegetic – sound that comes from the outside of the frame.

Diegetic – sound that comes from within the frame such as a phone ringing.

Contrapuntal – sound that works against or in conflict with an image.

Parallel – sound which matches an image.

Dialogue- is in literary and/or theatrical form consisting of a written or spoken conversational exchange between two or more people.

Voice over – A voice which is not a part of the narrative shown.

Soundtrack – background music

Sound effects – computers sounds

Silence – no sound which is mostly used to build tension. 

Editing   

Transitions	Description	Conventional use
Cut	From one sequence to another, it’s the most common transition.	Fast and efficient to keep the action rolling at a good pace.
Jump cut	Two sequences shots of the same subject are taken from camera positions that vary only slightly.	A violation of classical continuity editing.
Dissolve	A dissolve is a gradual transition from one image to another.	Slowing the pace, creating a mood a sense of passing time or changing location.
Fade	A gradual transition from one image to another.	Beginning and end of the scene, indicates the change.
Wipe	One shot replaces another by traveling from one side of the frame to the other.	Are a good way to show changing of location or viewpoint.